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UN General Assembly Agrees 2026 Budget Plan

The United Nations General Assembly approved a $3.45 billion regular budget for 2026, endorsing cuts in spending and staffing while funding core operations across peace, development, and human rights. The decision, reached by the Fifth Committee after negotiations, reflects ongoing financial pressures and wider reform efforts.